1994 - 95
Class Leaders
Student Body Officers – Angela Parenti, president; Vice Presidents: Pyper Thaller and Mikelle Rasmussen.
Senior Class Core – Jonathan Howe, president; Kelly Kitterer, Allison Zumbro, Elizabeth Laney, Harmonie Jenkins, Craig Brimmer, Nate Stephenson.
Junior Class Core – Megan Petersen, president; JoAnne Lucero, Eugene Francisco, Felicita Valdez, Erica Barry, Sara Johnson, Vaselis Lynakis.
Sophomore Class Core – Patrick Lambert, president; Mary Mannos, Nicole Divino, Marcos Espinoza, Frank Leonard, Jackie Allen.
Freshman Class Officers – President xxx
During the Summer
Participating in the Writers at Work program in Park City were Tom Holt, Sara Koelsch, Pyper Thaller and Becca Bernstein.
The Year
National Merit Finalists: Armond Francone, Tom Holt and Allison Zumbro.
National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program Honorable Mentions: Nidia Lorenzana, Will Siska and Ray Reynoso.
A “fact sheet” showed Judge had 67 faculty and staff members under Brother Harold Hathaway, the school president, and principal Renee Genereux. Jim Yerkovich was vice principal and director of studies; Jacqueline Haus, development director; James Markosian, dean of students; Michael Kimball, athletic director; Brother Robert Jackson, director of activities; James Beisel, operations manager. Tuition cost $3,650 for Catholics, $4,400 for non-Catholics and $7,000 for international students. The fact sheet noted that 96% of the graduates in the classes of 1993 and 1994 went to college, with 90% of those at four-year colleges, and that they had received $2.5 million in scholarships and financial aid.
Renee Genereux was Judge’s first female principal since Sr. Leo Anthony in 1961. She had received an administrative degree from the University of Utah and was considering an elementary school principalship when the Judge position became available. While Brother Harold Hathaway served as president, overseeing the development office, financial stability and the “maintenance of Catholic identity in all departments,” Genereux hired and supervised the faculty, oversaw the annual budget and the admissions process, and ran day-to-day operations.
Judge was as big as it had ever been – 968 students to start the year. The growth was driven by the freshman class, which had 275 students. There also were 257 sophomores, 216 juniors and 220 seniors.
Junior Academic Awards – College Algebra/Trigonometry: Pamela Japlit and Sean Clark; Advanced Algebra: Nicholas Francone and Cullen Green; Chemistry: Sean Clark and Pamela Japlit; U.S. History: Christina Tonin; English: Sara Koelsch; Computer Programming: Kelly Knudson and Eric Ekdale; Physical Education: Michael MacDonald; Power Lifting: Brett Veltri; Religious Studies: Michael Daily and Mikelle Rasmussen; Drama: Nicholas Francone; Jazz Band: Rorie van Klaveren; A.P. Music: Eric Ekdale; Chorus: Selena Mesa; Dance: Christina Domichel; Spanish: Nidia Lorenzana, David Baczek and Erica Sandstrom; German: Leonard Brewer; French: Mikelle Rasmussen; Japanese: Christina Tonin; Latin: Alison Pitt.
Sophomore Academic Awards – Modern Geometry/Trigonometry: Dominic Patillo; Biology: Ray Fortna, Keri Holt and Erin Shockey; World History: Charlotte Sanders; English: Dominic Patillo; Religious Studies: Jessica Krank and Dominic Patillo; Drama: Pyper Thaller; Junior Choir: Eugene Francisco; Dance: Felicita Valdez; Girls Weightlifting: Erica Solak; Power Lifting: Anthony Ricci; Spanish: Ann Molteni, Amanda McCoy and Erica Barry; Enriched French: Zachary Hildebrand and Erin Shockey; French: Jennifer Brown; German: Jessica Krank; Japanese: Ben Schnitz; Latin: Charlotte Sanders.
Freshmen Academic Awards – Enriched Modern Algebra: John F. Bell; Introduction to Physical Science: Michele Burchett, Frank Leonard and Andrea Liapis; English: Gaea Rindflesh; Geography: Ashley Rhodes; Debate: Bryson Bennett; Drama: Garett Brennan; Dance: Kate Dahle; Junior Choir: Chrissy Merino; Boys Health: David Veenstra; Girls Health: Ashley DiAna; Boys P.E.: Patrick Lambert; Girls P.E.: Gennie Bilanzich; Weight Lifting: Brandon Liston; Religious Studies: Nicolina Calfa and Frank Leonard; Enriched Spanish: James Duane; Spanish: Nicolina Calfa; German: John Nowell; Enriched French: Antonia Horne; French: Stephanie Dean; Japanese: Anthony Fassio; Latin: Ed Conner.
Shere Moeller and Alyson Froehlich wore the Bulldog costumes while accompanying Varsity Cheerleaders Meagan Swartz, Justin Anthony, Anne Zimmerman, Selena Mesa, Denny Jo Magana, Angelina Castagno, Angela Welch, Andrea Eresuma, Christina Domichel and Christy Martin. Froehlich also was a Junior Varsity cheerleader, along with Karl Yates, Katye Kane, Mary Mannos, Adam Taylor, Summer McEwan, Shelley Morandi, Keely Hill, Emily Howe, Greg Cullis and Jim Duane. The coach was Marnie Taylor. In November, the Cheerleading corps was expanded to include Joey Alamilla, Ryan Ballard, Mike MacDonald, Anthony Ricci and Brett Veltri. Marnie Taylor was the head coach. Dianna Swartz was the moderator.
Recipients of Book Awards were Sean Clark (Harvard), Angelina Castagno (Wellesley), Christina Tonin (Dartmouth) and Mikelle Rasmussen (Yale).
Cori Cook was editor-in-chief of the Bulldog Press, assisted by fellow editors Chris Pike, Christina Domichel, Heather Sernka, Heidi Cunningham, Kristen Frandsen, Alex Scott, Ashley DiAna, Christy Martin, Gilbert Latta and Tom Holt. Mid-year, Cook and Pike traded roles. Rounding out the staff were Jen Capece, Chris Newlin, Becca Bernstein, Jeff Clark, Keri Holt, Allison Terry, Alex Scott, Anthony Johnson, Ben Schnitz, Andrew Chiodo, Will Kocher, Bart Brinkman, Tajha Cederholm, Stephanie Dean, Danielle Fielden, Nick Francone, Sarah Hill, Natalie Janovak, Jon Howe, Paul Kelly, Christina Klauber, Steve Love, Jamie Mackin, Erin McCormick, Sean McMahon, Mario Mendez, Chris Newlin, Weston Noyes, Mark Paoletti, Danny Schoenfeld, Megan Spencer, Sara Wood and Bridget Walsh. The moderator was Chris Sloan.
Winning entries in the Bulldog Press photography contest were submitted by Kelly Knudson, Monique Floyd, Marcie Young and Alison Pitt. Paul Kelly, teacher Noel Whitney, Anthony Johnson, Floyd and Knudson also had seconds, while honorable mention plaudits went to Eric Ekdale, Andrea Sadler, Mike Huggins, Carrie Richardson, Nick Francone and Bart Brinkman.
A Salt Lake City crackdown on parking on the streets around Judge sparked a critical reaction from Judge students, many sharing senior Alex Scott’s sentiment that “the residents here are giving Judge students a bad rap. All this can do is increase problems between students and the neighbors. This does not solve any relationship problems, it just makes them worse.”
Administrators were carrying out a campaign against smoking. A Bulldog Press survey found that 62% of the 100 students queried had smoked a cigarette, cigar, pipe or marijuana at least once, with 42% of those saying they smoked regularly.
“One Step Closer” was the anti-drug theme adopted by the Peer Leadership Team, which included seniors Richard Heinze, Maria Luisa Hart, Jake Thirsk, Heidi Cunningham, Jennifer Suarez, Sara Kriynovich, Will Kocher, Lucas Hill, Katherine Brown, Michael Huggins, Andrea Morris and Kim DeRushia. They were joined by underclassmen Erin McMahon, Eugene Francisco, Michele Burchett, Dan Schoenfield, Stephanie Burchett and JoAnne Lucero. Their adviser was Jacqueline Stilling.
Antonia Horne, Michele Burchett and Ashley DiAna dressed as can-can dancers for the Halloween Dance.
Members of the Jazz Band were Joseph Aloia, David Baczek, Ryan Bennett, Ed Conner, Tim Conner, Mike Dailey, Eric Ekdale, Jared Higbee, Heather Joyce, Robbie Lambert, Matt Liapis, Eric Lynch, Kara Mayeda, Mario Mendez, Mary Northway, Pat Price, Jeff Scales, Tim Sullivan, Tad Timothy, Tracie Timothy and Rorie van Klaveren. Their instructor was Susan Northway.
A separate Bulldog Press survey about discrimination, conducted two years after a similar survey, found that: 19% of students had experienced discrimination because of ethnicity (down from 22% in 1993), 31% had faced bias because of gender (a 9% increase) and 39% felt discriminated against due to “social class” (up from 27% two years earlier).
Led by senior Sean Clark, who sold 169 subscriptions (more than many CPs together), the magazine drive raised $73,350, topping its goal of $72,000. Clark got a trip to Hawaii for his efforts. Runners-up were junior Brit Taylor and Kyle Offerman. Andy Goetz won a $50 spinning wheel.
Longtime German teacher (as well as Latin and French) Elizabeth Liebergesell passed away in December. She started teaching at Judge in 1970.
The Concert Band was composed of Allison Zumbro, Rorie van Klaveren, Sam Turpin, Tracie Timothy, Tad Timothy, Pat Price, Jennifer Pavlisin, Mario Mendez, Kara Mayeda, Matt Liapis, Andrea Liapis, Mark Laniewski, Robbie Lambert, Robert King, Heather Joyce, Jared Higbee, Eric Ekdale, Angela Downs, Andra Dingman, Brandon De Vargas, Kurt Courtney, Tim Connor, Ed Conner, Ryan Bennett and David Baczek. Their instructor was Susan Northway.
“Tidings of Joy,” a Christmas play by Elizabeth McFadden, was performed by junior drama students during the Christmas program. It also featured several choral numbers by junior and senior choirs and dance pieces, sophomores doing a candle dance while juniors and seniors danced a Nutcracker piece.
Collecting blankets for the homeless at the St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen was a major project of the Pride Club, which included JoAnne Lucero, Mandy Fletcher, Eugene Francisco, Yvonne Morgas, Emily Murphy, Jennifer Flannagan, Christina Merino, Angela Zamora, Felicita Valdez, Nick Brunetti, Tajha Cederholm, Alicia Herrera, Yvonne Portillo and Megan Griffin. The club’s adviser was Mary Lane Grisley.
The Phonathon raised more than $80,000 to enhance social studies, English and performing arts programs, computer technology in the library, a sound system for the gym, football equipment, classroom renovations and tuition-assistance programs. The goal was $100,000.
Angelina Castagno photographed an encounter with a moose by the 32 Judge students attending Teton Science School in Wyoming with teachers Chris Long, Roxanne Kammerer and Tim Dolan. Class members included Tom Holt, Alison Pitt, Christie Martin, Bonnie Tierney, Megan Smith, Bob Thompson, Piper Rhodes, Tristan Mahyera, Mike Klass, Weston Noyes, Aaron Lebenta, Sean Walker, Andy Bilanzich, Laney Long, Clare Wallin, Will Kocher, Mark Paoletti, Paul Roberson, Brynn Anderson, Danielle Holder, Peter Cannell, Tim Sullivan, Heidi Cunningham, Chris Sjostrom, Heather Sernka, Micah Ownbey, Mike Stone, Rich Huntsman, Winston Winson, Becky Herold and Betta Chiarelli. Chris Long was adviser.
George Niederauer, newly appointed as bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, made his first visit to Judge on Feb. 3, 1995. He was treated to a Mass featuring performances by dance and music students, noting later he was “deeply impressed by the warm spirit of welcome.”
The Chamber Orchestra featured Karen Kim, Charlotte Sanders, Jennifer Kelleher, Ben Schnitz, Kaiya Kaltenborn, Amy Taylor, Dagny Dingman, James Tucker, Angela Bowman, Natalee Villa, Jeff Banks, Kristin Ward and Claire Woods. John Chatelain was their instructor.
In the lead story of February’s Bulldog Press, writers Jen Capece and Keri Holt examined the impact of the Utah Legislature banning smoking in public spaces. Lower on the front page was a story about the Grateful Dead playing for three nights at the Delta Center, “turning the entire city into a cultural mecca.”
Students volunteering for Christian Service projects included Kristi Pelton, who worked with Utah AIDS Foundation, plus Gilbert Latta, Kristen Frandsen, Brett Veltri, Somyr McLean, Dean Pickett, Erica Sandstrom, Paul Roberson and Kindra Briggs.
Tom Holt and Zach Bell were apprentices to professional potters.
“Northern Lights” was the theme of the 13th annual Live Auction, which raised $63,000 to cover educational expenses. One of the biggest selling items, going for $7,000, was a 1973 Mercedes Benz that the family of the late John Curtin donated. Patrons purchased tickets for a chance at the car. The winning ticket was held by Kay Murphy Schubach, St. Mary’s Class of 1938. Since John Curtin was born in Ireland, his widow Kitty (also an Irishwoman) noted that her late husband would have been pleased that an Irishwoman won the car.
Sophomore Lindsey Browning, a vocalist, was one of three musicians nationwide to receive awards from the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
The editors of the Basilean yearbook were Kindra Briggs, Eric Ekdale, Suzanne Schelble, Eugene Francisco, Cindy Howard, Alison Pitt, Stephanie Blum, Sarah Givens and Charlotte White. The staff consisted of Kelly Knudson, Jake Bailey, Careese Richter, Soorya Kappus, Alicia Rakowski, Pamela Japlit, Tony Fassio, David Baczek, Robert King, Luisa Hart, John Prescott, Heather Julian, Chris Bourne, Ann Molteni, Mike Narciso, Rachel Cabana, Zach Hildebrand, Andrea Sadler, Pablo Gotay, Craig Brimmer, Josh Farmer, Nidia Lorenzana, Katherine Brown, Cindy Howard, Megan Pardini, Jessica Krank, Suzanne McLean, Robert Tennant, Anne Zimmerman, Aaron Davis and Will Siska. Calli Short was the adviser.
Making up the Chorus were Jamie Arias, Melissa Zarr, Carrie Fineshriber, Clare Wallin, Eugene Francisco, Peter Stransky, Alison Hilger, Cameron Stark, Tonya Knoke, Alicia Rakowski, Somyr McLean, Suzanne McLean and Selena Mesa. Their instructor was Susan Northway.
A yearbook poll revealed that “Seinfeld” was the favorite TV show of most students, followed by “E.R.” and “My So Called Life.” The year’s favorite movie was a tie between “Pulp Fiction” and “Speed.” Brad Pitt was the favorite actor, Demi Moore the favorite actress. The preferred get-away for Judge students was Taco Bell, followed by Brachman’s Bagels and Salt Lake Roasting Co.
Nancy Miller, who taught English and Latin classes at Judge from 1984 to ’88, died of an asthma attack. “She made an essentially 2,000-year-old, dead language, Latin, come alive,” recalled 1988 graduate Paul Joklik. “Her classes were stimulating and students were really motivated to learn.” Added Principal Renee Genereux: “Nancy was a Renaissance woman who drew from a wealth of knowledge of the arts, literature and languages in an integrated approach to teaching.” A spring arts festival was instituted in her name to honor her memory.
As part of a school Christian service project, students Angela Welch, Christy Martin, Alex Scott and Kris Siemionow organized a Senior-to-Senior Dance matching 30 Judge students and 18 senior citizens from St. Joseph’s Villa and Friendship Manor.
The Debate team qualified for state with Frank Leonard taking first place at region in the Student Congress category. Joanna Nortmann finished first in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. The team finished sixth at state under adviser Kip Sayre. Also participating in Debate were Jeff Banks, Nichole Barber, Sky Bauman, Bryson Bennett, Bart Brinkman, Brian Buge, Michele Burchett, Nicolina Calfa, David Chipman, Jeremy Christian, Greg Cullis, Mary Dadgari, Austin Davis, Stephanie Dean, Ashley DiAna, Justin Fuller, Pablo Gotay, Nanette Guseman, Brent Hall, Ryan Hasson, Elizabeth Hunt, Angela Keyser, Robert King, Kelly Knudson, Frank Lilley, Mandy McCoy, Chris Muck, Maggie Nelson, Julie Nice, Jason Papanikolas, Dieter Pech, Alison Pitt, Isaac Quintana, Bryant Ross, Kristina Rustad, Danny Schoenfeld, Andy Skelton, Natalie Tangaro, Gina Tsoufakis and Allison Zumbro.
Judge students Christopher Camp, Curtis Brand and Gabe Medina were part of the Cathedral Choir that sang in Rome for Pope John Paul II. “The choir sang ‘You Are Peter.’ And after finishing the Pope blew a kiss of approval to us,” one of the chorists recalled.
A sculpture designed by teacher Tom Bettin and a half dozen students was taken down after American Indians objected to the inclusion of guns on a Native burial scaffold. The decision was made after Bettin met with a council representing several tribes. “It created a dialogue in this town that hasn’t happened in a very long time,” Bettin told The Bulldog Press. “It stirred a lot of people up and that’s good.”
Business teacher Valerie Mau received the Utah Council on Economic Education’s 1994 prize for excellence in economic education. She also taught at night at the Utah School for the Deaf.
Sara Koelsch was editor and Corinne Cook was assistant editor of the Literary Magazine. Other editors included Suzanne McLean, Michael Dailey, Sara Wood, Robert King, Christina Tonin, Elizabeth Mattes, Becky Herold, Rebecca Bernstein and Ashley Maak. Making up the staff were Susana Ventura, Renee Betit, Amanda McCoy, Danielle Fielden, Jennifer Martin, Lisa Croudy, Rosalie Light, Daniel Neeway, Sean McMahon, Clare Wallin, Brigitte Thomas, Megan Petersen, Keri Holt, Tim Sullivan, Lincoln Nehring, Michael Klass, Aaron Lebenta and Megan Spencer. Linda Simpson was the adviser.
Angela Parenti and Kimberly Barnett were among junior and senior dancers who went to San Francisco over President’s Day Weekend.
Sophomore Frank Leonard was elected mayor of a youth government set up by Salt Lake City, drawing students from high schools in the city. Vincent Guinta and Marcos Espinoza also participated.
A spring dinner and dance honored the recipients of the Alumni Alliance Service Awards: Jean DeBouzek, Class of 1938; Charlene Furano (1968 from St. Mary’s) and Tony Furano (1967); Florence Holtshouser (who worked for 25 years in the cafeteria and sent six kids to Judge); Willie Price (a lifetime supporter who helped run the CYO sports program); and Msg. James Kenny. Another alum, 1968 graduate Tom Tallon, was appointed Salt Lake City Fire Chief by Mayor Deedee Corradini.
Helping the community through Key Club projects were Dominic Patillo, Mandy McCoy, Willie Kocher, JoAnne Lucero, Sam Chipman, Eugene Francisco, Pamela Japlit and Allison Terry. Jerry Burchett was adviser.
Seniors Sara Kriynovich and Allison Zumbro were nominated as U.S. Presidential Scholars. “This kind of recognition brings great honor and pride to the school,” said Principal Rene Genereux.
Environmental Club members included Raymond Alava, Becca Bernstein, Sean McMahon, Allison Terry, Robert Ithurralde, Antonia Horne, Steven Keyser, Charlotte Sanders, Jessica Krank, Annie Arabasz, Jamie Arias, Sarah Don, Liz Roper, Bonnie Rosik, Maile Martinez, Erin McMahon, Tonya Knoke, Joseph Marquardt, Chris Corey, Ryan Valentin, Rafal Zlak, Sarah Hill and David Roper. Karen Kinnison advised.
Student Andrew Griffin died in April after a long battle with cancer.
The Choir consisted of Eugene Francisco, Tonya Knoke, Lisa Croudy, Suzanne McLean, Jamie Arias, Cameron Stark, Allison Hilger, Peter Stransky, Melissa Zarr, Alicia Rakowski, Selena Mesa, Somyr McLean, Margaret Saputo, Clare Wallin, Amanda Bird and Carrie Fineshriber.
The Junior Choir was made up of Jeramie Acosta, Christina Merino, Maggie Nelson, Kristy Giovengo, Megan Bloebaum, Jennifer Kelleher, Helen Grisley, Tessa Furano, Claire Woods, Garett Brennan, Megan Young, Stephanie Schwobe, Tim Atzet, John Dilley, Lauren Dorsch, Christa Parry, Katherine Hensleigh, Maren Slaugh, Curtis Brand, Marissa Latta, Angela Downs, Angela Cisneros, Amanda Bird, Angela Keyser, Jennifer Flannagan, Brooke Dilley, Kelsie Hart and Casey Gleave.
Part of a made-for-television movie, “For the Love of My Daughter,” was filmed at Judge and involved about 40 students as extras, including Liz Roper. “At first I just wanted to be in the movie for the money. Now I’m doing it because it’s fun. I can’t wait to see it on television.” The movie starred JoAnna Kearns from “Growing Pains” and Gaby Hoffman from “Sleepless In Seattle.”
The Thespian Club featured Megan Spencer, Kaleen McCandless, Garett Brennan, Keri Holt, Pyper Thaller, Carrie Richardson, Cindy Howard, Kristin Ward, Chris Johnson, Stephanie Dean, Craig Brimmer, Gaea Rindflesh, Kindra Briggs, Sara Kriynovich, Maggie Siska, Nick Francone, Allison Hilger, Antonia Horne, Michele Burchett, Lucas Hill, Michael Huggins, Peter Stransky, Stephanie Burchett, Ashley DiAna and Jon Covington.
Participating in Mock Trial and/or Debate were Danny Schoenfield, Chris Muck, Jason Papanikolas, Maggie Nelson, Ryan Hasson, Joanna Nortmann, Brian Buge, Alison Pitt, Frank Lily, Bart Brinkman, Sky Bauman, Jackie Allen, Austin Davis, Julie Nice, Jeff Banks, Nichole Barber, Bryson Bennett, Michele Burchett, Nicolina Calfa, David Chipman, Jeremy Christian, Greg Cullis, Mary Dadgari, Stephanie Dean, Ashley DiAna, Justin Fuller, Pablo Gotay, Brent Hall, Elizabeth Hunt, Angela Keyser, Robert King, Kelly Knudson, Frank Leonard, Mandy McCoy, Bryant Ross, Dieter Pech, Isaac Quintana, Kristina Rustad, Andy Skelton, Natalie Tangaro, Gina Tsoufakis, Allison Zumbro and Tim Atzet. Their advisers were Linda Simpson, Rob Taylor, Charlene Furano and Dianna Pugh.
“All Ye Who Music Love” was the theme of the music department’s mid-May concert, featuring multiple numbers by the jazz orchestra, women’s choir, chamber orchestra, a cappella choir and wind ensemble. Conducted largely by Adam Levowitz, the program included a solo by violinist Charlotte Sanders on Vivaldi’s “Autumn Concerto.” Members of various bands included Allison Zumbro, Michael Dailey, Pat Price, Eddie Conner, Kara Mayeda, Sam Turpin, Tad Timothy and Eric Ekdale.
Longtime maintenance worker and groundskeeper Roy Shegezo Okamoto passed away May 30 at the age of 94 at St. Joseph’s Villa. “It was not uncommon to see Roy in his beloved Bulldog letterjacket at the Villa,” the Judge Connections magazine note. “Rest in Peace Friend.”
“Transforming Dreams” was the theme of the Spring Dance Concert, directed by Jeanette Sawaya-Lamb, with guest choreographers Trish Vierra, a Judge graduate, and Repertory Dance Theater’s Kim Strunk. Student choreographers were Angelina Castagno, Christina Domichel, Daniela Lyon, Denny Jo Magana, Taylor McKay, Sean McMahon, Angela Parenti, Mikelle Rasmussen, Gabriella Rojas, Meagan Swartz, Allison Terry and Felicita Valdez. Dancers included Brett Veltri, Jennifer Suarez, Kris Shahinian, John Roderick, Katrina Paxton, Thomas Murray, Justina McLaughlin, Wade Little, Andrew Bilanzich, Sara Koelsch, Kimberly Barnett, Ana Elisa Carnerio, Betta Chiarelli, Mark Crowther, Corinne Cook, Brynn Anderson, Kate Dahle, Erin Edson, Andrea Eresuma, Emily Howe, Jorja Jensen, Andrea Liapis, Summer McEwan, Emerri Pepper, Yvonne Portillo and Anne Zimmerman.
Plays
“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” directed by Tom Delgado, with Allison Hilger in the lead role. Also starring Armond Francone, Maggie Siska, Craig Brimmer, Carrie Richardson, Sara Kriynovich and Antonia Horne.
“42nd Street,” directed by Tom Delgado, assisted by dance instructor Janet Grey, starring Selena Mesa, Craig Brimmer, Garett Brennan, Allison Hilger, Nick Francone, Kaleen McCandless, Rob Tennant, Antonia Horne, Pyper Thaller and Ann Molteni. Carrie Richardson was stage manager.
Delgado also organized plays that his two sophomore classes took into the community. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest” was performed at Shriner’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Village, with Nanette Guseman as Snow White, along with Dominique McCarthey, Liz Roper and Tajha Cederholm. Maggie Siska played the lead in “The Overcoat,” performed at Friendship Manor and a Head Start preschool, with Ashley DiAna, Antonia Horne, Emily Murphy, Michele Burchett and Rob Tennant.
Judge played host to the Region 6 One-Act competition. Its choice: “Ah, Wilderness,” by Eugene O’Neill, starring Armond Francone, Kindra Briggs, Sara Kriynovich, Rob Tennant, Pete Stransky, Garett Brennan, Pyper Thaller, Craig Brimmer, Jon Covington, Kaleen McCandless and Chris Camp. Carrie Richardson was stage manager. Chris Johnson oversaw sound and lighting.
Sports
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – Coach Dan Quinn’s boys cross country team captured the 4-A state championship, figuratively running away from the field. The Bulldogs finished with 58 points, well ahead of runner-up Mountain Crest’s 82, led by senior Mike Klass. He came in second, completing the Sugarhouse Park course in 15:50.8 seconds. Junior Sam Chipman finished sixth (16:06.2). Juniors Lincoln Nehring, Dominic Patillo and Matt Fredrickson all finished in the top 20, providing the depth that carried the team to the state title. Region champions as well, Judge’s other runners included Topher Patillo, Adam Nelson, Tim Jackson, Eric Pedley, Jeff Jackson, Stephan Latkiewicz, Brandon Frandsen, Dan Neeway, Colby McCarthy, Graham Van Dusen, Lenny Brewer and Nick Brunetti. John Liccardo was the assistant coach. Quinn was named cross country “Coach of the Year” by the Utah High School Activities Association.
The girls cross country team also won the region championship, but finished seventh at the 4-A state meet at Sugarhouse Park. Led by Brigitte Thomas, who placed sixth in 19:18.9 seconds, the Bulldogs compiled 181 points. East won with 94. Coach Dan Quinn and assistants Jim Foley and John Liccardo also relied upon Kristen Frandsen, Emily Klass, Clare Wallin, Becky Herold, Andra Dingman, Katherine Hensleigh, Dagny Dingman, Liz Roper, Charlotte Sanders, Annie-Laurie Schultz and Charlotte White.
Judge punter Andy Bilanzich verbally committed to attend the University of Nebraska, prompting a rare trip to Salt Lake City by legendary Cornhusker Coach Tom Osborne. The coach gave a 12-minute speech to the student body, received a standing ovation, and then was given a Judge football jacket by Coach John Colosimo. To avoid breaking NCAA rules before Bilanzich actually signed, Osborne did not talk about the 6-foot-2, 210-pound kicker, tight end and nose guard or allow them to be photographed together. Bilanzich averaged 45 yards per punt and made 9 of 16 field goals, the longest from 54 yards out. “It is something special to have a guy of his stature here,” Bilanzich told Tribune writer Jay Drew. “The day he called and offered me a scholarship was the most exciting day of my life.” Bilanzich signed later. At the Cornhuskers’ team press day in 1997, Bilanzich became a sensation in Nebraska when he showed up with his artificial right eye painted red with a white ‘N’ in the middle. A Salt Lake City company which had supplied Bilanzich with his regular brown artificial eye made this special one to delight the crowd.
Another football celebrity visited Judge – Dan “Rudy” Ruettinger, the undersized athlete whose desire to play for Notre Dame was immortalized in the movie “Rudy.” His appearance was arranged by two Judge graduates: Marty Giovacchini, Class of 1973, and Larry Eagan, Class of ‘60.
John Colosimo’s football squad played .500 ball against tough 4-A competition, led by team captains Sean Clark, Andy Bilanzich, Mike Stone and Cody Young. Judge qualified for the 4-A state tournament as its region’s third place entry, but dropped its opening round game to Timpview, 14-6. Sean Clark was the Bulldogs’ quarterback, while Cody Young and Andrew Searl were the running backs. Nate Stephenson was the leading receiver. Seniors on the squad were Joe Alamilla, Shane Backman, Ryan Ballard, Jon Chiazzese, Richard Huntsman, Damion Lee, Gregory Maurer, Samuel McBride, Ray Reynoso, Jonathan Ravarino, Andrew Searl, Ryan Skollingsberg, Jonathan Stephenson, Reagan Thompson, Tyson Taniguchi, Brett Veltri, Winston Winson and Cody Young. Bilanzich was first team 4-A All-State in The Salt Lake Tribune; Cody Young was second team. Also earning letters were Chris Atkin, Nathan Armin, Scott Byrne, Anthony Canoso, Nick Clark, Sean Collins, Ed Curiel, Marcos Espinoza, Mike Farr, Lars Grisley, Amador Guzman, Paul Holubeck, Eric Jex, Cleve Johnson, Willie Kocher, Patrick Lambert, Jason Langley, Nick Lee, Brandon Liston, Paul Lopez, Mitch Lowe, Paul Maka, Matt McAfee, Chris McGill, Marty Montano, David Montoya, Aaron Moore, Chris Paulos, Jon Ravarino, Ray Reynoso, Anthony Ricci, Ben Schnitz, Kris Shahinian, Kane Smith, Lance Vaculin, Brandon Veltri, Brett Veltri and Brock Veltri. Colosimo’s assistant coaches were Paul Chadwick, Joe Colosimo, Stan Finn, Jim Markosian, Gary Perryman and Chuck Miller.
The volleyball team was led to an undefeated region title by Bridget Walsh, Lindsay Bevans, Natalie Janovak, Stephanie Blum, Shalane Peterson, Tiffany Quinn, Julia Hood, Liz Stanion, Jennifer Sticinsky, Somyr McLean, Amy White, Anna Trentadue, Piper Hartt, Emily McRae, Joey Wilkinson and Erica Solak. Coach Kim Frandsen’s Bulldogs then advanced to the quarterfinals of the 4-A state tournament, beating Timpview 10-15, 15-13, 15-8 before losing to Mountain Crest 6-15, 10-15 and Provo 3-15, 13-15. Jim Burnhardt was the assistant coach. Bevans was chosen to play on the Utah Junior Elite Team. Peterson and Janovak made the Utah Junior 16s Elite team. Earning All-Region honors were Walsh, Bevans and Quinn; Blum and McLean were second team. Assisting Coach Frandsen were Jim Barnhardt and Leo Linning. Karla Keller was the moderator.
The No. 2 doubles team of Carina Sorensen and Meredith Jonas advanced to the finals of the 4-A girls tennis tournament before losing to a duo from East, leading the Bulldogs to fifth place with seven points. Christina Tonin was captain of the team, which earlier captured the region. Coach Lisa Paal’s squad won every event in region, led by No. 1 singles player Tonin. The rest of the squad consisted of Emily Callanan, Patrycja Zaplata, Jen Kelleher, Elizabeth Henry, Stephanie Coppa, Leslie Love, Sarah Henderson and Kim Tonin. Coach Paal was assisted by Krista Kuechler and Gretchen Lindler.
Under first-year coach Jim Beisel, the golf team finished third in region and 10th at the 4-A state meet, shooting a team total 340 at Bonneville Golf Course. Team members included Ryan Stack, Phil Parkinson, Tad Timothy, Sydney Elfervig, Josh Farmer, Tony Roderick, Justin James, D.J. Pertl, Tom Murray, Amanda Brown, Ray Fortna, Ben Sena, Zack Book and Ryan Hasson.
Senior Katie Hamilton was named to the Olympic Development Program after leading the girls soccer team to the 4-A semifinals, where the Bulldogs lost to Logan 3-1. Judge advanced to the semis with a 4-0 victory over Payson and a 1-0 triumph over Ogden. Katie Sticinski and Natalie Tangaro were named first team All-Region, while Kelly Alamilla was second team. Sophomore Soorya Kappus was a co-captain. Team members included Lindsey Cook, Brooke Diana, Jenny Duberow, Jenny Flanagan, Monique Floyd, Janie Franks, Anne Fratto, Tessa Furano, Helen Grisley, Nanette Guseman, Jenny Herold, Michelle Kennedy, Kara Mayeda, Erin McCormack, Stephanie Schwobe, Charlotte Stephenson, Jean Stuyvesant, Bonnie Tierney, Claire Woods and Megan Young. Wayne Voorhes was the head coach, Bill Hoge was his assistant and Charlene Furano was the moderator.
STATE CHAMPION – Liz Laney won the 100-yard breaststroke state title in 1:09.07 and teammate Shere Moeller was second to lead the girls swimming team to second place behind Murray at the 4-A state meet. Laney added to her medal haul with a sixth-place finish in the 200 individual medley. Two other Bulldogs made it to the podium multiple times. Amy Taylor was third in the 50 freestyle and fourth in the 500, while Kristen Etter was fourth in the 50 free and sixth in the 100. Judge got fifth and sixth-place points in springboard diving from Emily Howe and Erin Edson, respectively, while Jamie Mackin finished fourth in the 100 backstroke. The relay teams all picked up points: third for the 200 medley, fourth for the 400 freestyle and sixth for the 200 freestyle. Coach Casey Jackson’s squad also included co-captain Becca Naylor, Marcie Young, Suzanne Schelble, Kate Dahle, Stephanie Schumann, Jenny Duberow, Bonnie Tierney, Jessica Bogdanich, Nicole Barnes, Dominique McCarthey, Megan Petersen, Lindsay Larson, Lexi Sessions, Marcie Young, Connie Aiello, Nicole Fritz, Megan Yochum, Charlotte Stevenson, Andrea Liapis and Keri Holt. Bulldog Press writer Bridget Walsh noted that the girls prepared for state by not shaving their legs between the mid-January Winters Dance and the night before the mid-February state meet. Brian Duberow was the assistant coach. Fr. Jim McHugh was the moderator.
Co-captain Andrew Chiodo did not win a state championship, but he had a whale of a 4-A state meet for the boys swimming team, finishing second in four events – the 200-yard freestyle, 100 butterfly and the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relays. That performance helped lift the Bulldogs to 255.5 points, second to Murray’s 343. Co-captain Jonathan Howe also contributed valuable points with a third in the 200 individual medley and a fourth in the 100 backstroke. Jeff Louder reached the podium twice, for fourth place finishes in the 50 and 100 freestyle sprints. Britt Taylor added fifth-place points in the 200 IM and Brett Bennett sixth-place points in the 200 freestyle. Brett The Bulldogs were coached by Casey Jackson and Brian Duberow. Fr. James McHugh served as moderator. Other swimmers were Curtis Chapa, Andrew Hunt, Dariush Moslemi, Ryan Bennett, Matt Sause, Zachary Book, Adam Naisbitt, Dan Wilson, Bryant Ross and Andy Sause. The divers were Zack Bell and Wade Little.
Senior point guard Stephanie Blum was the leading scorer for Coach Tom Bettin’s girls basketball team, which won a game at the 4-A state tournament. After losing 49-35 to Pleasant Grove in the opening round, Judge bounced back to defeat Ben Lomond 36-32. Bear River pinned a 64-54 defeat on the Bulldogs to end their season. Key contributors for Judge were Debbie Holland, Tiffany Quinn, Liz Stanion, Christina Tonin, Kelley Kitterer, Jennifer Sticinski, Gennie Bilanzich, Kelly Alamilla, Robin Moore, Christina Tonin, Joey Wilkinson and Erin Shockey. Blum was second team All-State.
Future boys basketball coach Tim Gardner was the point guard driving a fast-paced offense, with an emphasis on good outside shooting, for a Judge team that lacked much size. The Bulldogs qualified for the 4-A state tournament but had a rough showing. Judge lost to Timpview 64-41 and Sky View 64-33. Bulldog Press writer Jeff Clark wrote: “Gardner, a starter since his sophomore year, is a great asset to the team because of his smooth offense and excellent shooting ability. He leads the team when they are down, and brings them back up to a better level of play.” A second team 4-A All-Stater, he delivered the ball to fellow All-Star Jason Soto, Andre Thompson, Jonathan Ravarino, Kyle Offerman, David Hancey, Drake Bloebaum and Brandon Veltri. Rounding out the squad were Sean Clark, Ryan Skollingsberg, Zach Koucos, Ryan Stack, Nick Naylor, Sam Chipman and Brock Veltri. Clark was named to the Utah High School Activities Association’s All-Academic team. Coach Jim Yerkovich’s assistants were Dan Del Porto, Marty Giovacchini, Steve Cotterell and David Lang.
Judge hockey players Brendon Reimer, Mike MacDonald, Chris Pike (all seniors) and sophomore Dave Chamberlain played on a divisional All-Star team in the state high school league. During the regular season, Coach Dewey Reagan’s squad included Craig Sjostrom, David Cannell, Phil Parkinson, Devan Garcia, Jon Wilde, Weston Noyes, James Tucker, Tyler Davis, Krzysztof Siemionow, Tom Kyler, Sean Walker, John Germ and Chris Delaney.
STATE CHAMPION – Paul Northway defended his 4-A state championship in the discus, which he heaved 163 feet and 8 inches. Right behind Northway was teammate Taylor Arrigo-Jones, their one-two punch helped elevate the Bulldogs to second place with 77 points. Box Elder won with 100. Northway also finished third in the shot put to cap his stellar career. Judge’s long-distance runners also came through with solid performances. Sam Chipman reached the podium three time, for a fourth in the 800, a fifth in the 1,600 and a sixth in the 3,200. Senior Mike Klass was just ahead of him in two of those races, finishing third in the 1,600 and 3,200. Ben Schnitz also came up big in hurdles, placing fourth at 110 meters and sixth at 300. In addition, Judge received third-place points from Dominic Patillo in the 800, the medley relay team’s second and the 1,600 relay’s fourth. Also competing for Coach Dan Quinn included Jason Skollingsburg, Paul Lopez, Michael Narciso, Pat Chacon, Paul Holubeck, Karl Yates, Stephan Latkiewicz, Chris Corey, Paul Lopez, Ben Loomis, Pat Cummings, Tony Fassio, David Veenstra, Drake Bloebaum, Ray Kaleel, Bobby Lopez, Graham Van Dusen, Lincoln Nehring, Jon Bernal, Brandon Veltri, Dan Neeway, Cleve Johnson, Nick Aiello, Scott Bennett, Jonathan Bernal, Nick Brunetti, Matt Fredrickson, Nick Hristou, Tim Jackson, Wade Little, Ben Loomis, Paul Lopez, Colby McCarthy, Mike Slazak, Eli Updegrove, Zach Watne and Nick Lee. Coach Quinn was assisted by Tom Niederee.
For the girls track team, 800-meter runner Brigitte Thomas took fifth at the 4-A state meet, the highest finish for Coach Dan Quinn’s Bulldogs. Judge finished the state meet with five points, good for 18th place behind Logan. Thomas also broke the school record in the mile at the Simplot Games earlier in the year. Quinn’s squad also featured Rebecca Pixton, Helen Grisley, Kristen Valdez, Liz Fahey, Yvonne Morgas, Connie Aiello, Gaea Rindflesh, Annie-Laurie Schultz, Andra Dingman, Kristen Frandsen, Dagny Dingman, Emily Klass, Ashley Rhodes, Lauren Dorsch, Brittany Burt, Felicia Eikens, Melanie Nester, Candice Cook, Mary Thorne, Amy White, Jessica Krank, Gennie Bilanzich, Mary Duricy, Jenny Flanagan, Debbie Holland, Emily Murphy, Elisha Vaculin and Sydney Elfervig.
Mike Dandos, who played professionally in the San Francisco Giants organization, was the new baseball coach. The team did not qualify for the 4-A state tournament. It was led by captains Tom Murray and Zach Koucos, seniors Sean Clark, Tom Murray, Mike Stone, Andy Bilanzich and Andre Thompson and junior Mitch Lowe. Other key players were catcher Lars Grisley, future baseball coach Jesse Carrillo, Mark Crowther, Ray Reynoso, Sean Collins, Eric Jex, Josh Lair, Chris Newlin, Matt Townsend, Chris Yates and Anthony Canoso. Dandos was assisted by Jeff Myaer, Clay Sherman, Mike Smith and Pat Clark.
Piper Hartt was the only senior on the softball team, its captain and its leading hitter. Coached by Louis (Kip) Sayre and Neil Timothy, the team had two juniors who made all region – Elizabeth Henry and Lisa DeVargas – while Hartt and Erica Solak were second team. Rounding out the squad, which did not advance to the 4-A state tournament, were Nikki Howa, Tracie Timothy, Desiree Lopez, Elisha Vaculin, Heather Joyce, Dana Ewer, Brooke Dilley, Robin Moore, Kelly Sayre and Sondi Marinos.
Boys soccer fell short of qualifying for the 4-A state tournament. The squad featured co-captains Joe Alamilla, Jeff Lachowski and Ryan Stack, plus seniors Matt Carson, Nate Stephenson and John Neeway. Also seeing playing time were underclassmen Luke Timmins (the goalie), Chris Kennedy, Phil Schmitz, Eugene Francisco, Ryan Regal, Nathan Scott, Ken Wade, Jeff Clark, Jon Oslowski, Dan Wilson, Zachary Hildebrand, Aaron Moore, Jeff Ehleringer, Brandon Liston, Pablo Gotay, Mark Shull and Nicholas Hildebrand. Their coaches were Phil Schmitz, Ken Wade and Paul Burke.
The boys tennis team finished eighth at the 4-A state meet at Liberty Park, scoring three points. Timpview won with 21. The Bulldogs were led by the No. 1 doubles team of Rob Lambert and Steven Love plus singles players Tim Sullivan, Nick Teseros and Fernanco Arce-Laretta. Coach Noel Whitney’s team also featured John Nowell, Jeff Scales, Isaac Quintana, Dominic Burchett, Chris Bourne, Tony Overton and Jaison Hesleph.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP – Although not yet a recognized high school sport, the boys lacrosse team won the state title. Senior Wilson Thorpe scored three late goals to lift Judge to a 9-7 win over Alta. Drew Searl led the team, which also featured Kris Siemionow, David Baczek, Jon Prescott, Matt Bayer, Shane Bruner, Scott Byrne, Dave Chamberlain, Marcos Espinoza, Robbie Holt, Justin Fuller, Stephen Kladis, Patrick Lambert, Aaron Lebenta, Micah Ownbey, Randy Rice, Andy Rosenberg, Nick Schubach, Joe Welsh and John Wilde. Their coaches were Dave Allen, Brett Backman and Thane Baczek.
Coach Jennifer Hadley was getting a girls lacrosse program off the ground with players Brynn Anderson, Renee Betit and Anna Trentadue.
Juniors Jesse Carrillo, Troy Peterson, Jason Soto and Mark Wheatley were undefeated division champions at the Roundball Ruckus, which attracted 1,500 teams to South Towne Mall in Sandy.
Class member Jeff Louder would become a top American cyclist on the European tour by 2003.
Sophomore Paul Maka reached the finals of the National Junior Olympics boxing tournament before losing 3-2 to Richard Moss of Little Rock, Ark. Maka then was invited to train at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Teacher Noel Whitney oversaw the formation of a Rock Climbing club, including Nate Arnim, Corey Hoff and Nicole Moyar.
Graduation
202 graduates at the Capitol Theatre on June 4. Welcoming remarks were offered by class president Jonathan Howe.
Valedictorian: Pamela Japlit
Salutatorian: Mikelle Rasmussen
Highest GPA during senior year: Christina Tonin
Highest GPA for the past four years: Pamela Japlit and Mikelle Rasmussen
Outstanding Scholar-Athletes: Sean Clark and Christina Tonin. The class earned scholarship offers of $1.8 million. Gold cords representing the top fourth of the class were worn by 56 students.
Christ the King Awards: Megan Swartz and Armond “Nick” Francone
First Honors: David Baczek, Angelina Castagno, Sean Clark, Kristen Frandsen, Pamela Japlit, Ashley Maak, Elizabeth Mattes, Alison Pitt, Mikelle Rasmussen, Christina Tonin, Allison Zumbro.
Grail Seal Bearers: Allison Zumbro, Charlotte White, Bridget Walsh, Clare Wallin, Christina Tonin, Jacob Thirsk, JoAnna Sutton, Jeanine Solcz, Jodi Shiotani, Kris Shahinian, Heather Sernka, Andrew Searl, Suzanne Schelble, Jeffrey Scales, Matthew Sause, Erica Sandstrom, Andrea Sadler, Carrie Richardson, Piper Rhodes, Mikelle Rasmussen, Mackenzie Rainaldi, Tiffany Quinn, Alison Pitt, Kristi Pelton, Mark Paoletti, Jody Olson, Weston Noyes, Rebecca Naylor, Emily McCrea, Erin McCormack, Kaleen McCandless, Elizabeth Mattes, Christina Martin, Robert Mares, Ashley Maak, Nidia Lorenzana, Wade Little, Elizabeth Laney, Jeffrey Lackowski, Thomas Kyler, Sara Kriynovich, Kelly Knudson, Michael Klass, Kelly Kitterer, Christopher Johnson, Pamela Japlit, Michael Huggins, Thomas Holt, Deborah Holland, Alison Hilger, Rebecca Herold, Piper Hartt, Cullen Green, Kristen Frandsen, Armond Francone, Carrie Fineshriber, Eric Ekdale, Michael Dailey, Jacqueline D’Arcy, Heidi Cunningham, Andrea Corak, Corinne Cook, Sean Clark, Andrew Chiodo, Angelina Castagno, Matthew Carson, Craig Brimmer, Kindra Briggs, Leonard Brewer, Stephanie Blum, Nicole Barber, David Baczek, Shane Backman, Brynn Anderson.
Academic Awards – Calculus: Pamela Japlit; Advanced Biology: Sara Kriynovich; Physics: Christina Tonin; Computer Science: Barry McNaughton; Economics: Elizabeth Laney; Business: William McCaa; Political Science: Kristi Pelton and Christina Tonin; Psychology: Jacqueline D’Arcy; English: Thomas Holt and Christina Tonin; P.E./Health: Christopher Newlin and Bridget Walsh.
Religious Studies: Michael Dailey and Nidia Lorenzana; Debate: Kelly Knudson; A.P. Art/Drawing: Deborah Holland and Leonard Brewer; Ceramics/Crafts: Zachary Bell; Dance: Christina Domichel; Music (Instrumental): Rorie van Klaveren; Music (Vocal): Selena Mesa; Music (Theory): Joanna Sutton; Drama: Armond “Nick” Francone; Spanish: Ashley Maak; French: Carrie Richardson; Latin: Alison Pitt; German: Rebecca Herold; Japanese: Christina Tonin.
English teacher Linda Simpson called Bingo at the All-Night Senior Party at St. Vincent’s Parish.
Alumni
Graduate Sherianne Cotterell was principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Salt Lake City, selected by Redbook magazine as one of “America’s Best Schools.” Cotterell was profiled for her work with an at-risk student body, 91% of whom lived below the poverty rate.
